Premiere Date and Release Plan
BritBox will launch A Taste for Murder on April 7, releasing the first two episodes at once before moving to a weekly schedule. The six-part procedural will premiere exclusively on the streaming service, accompanied by an official trailer, new production images, and key art that tease the series’ sunlit but tense atmosphere.
The Premise: Food, Community and Crime
A Taste for Murder unfolds on the cliffs and coves of Capri, where classic Italian cuisine is woven into each episode’s central whodunit. Rather than mere window dressing, food and shared meals are positioned as catalysts for connection, community, and recovery in the aftermath of loss — and, at times, as the centerpiece of a darker motive. The format ties a different culinary-tinged mystery to each episode, blending seaside vistas with procedural beats.
Cast and Characters
The series is led by:
- Warren Brown (The Responder, Trigger Point, Ten Pound Poms)
- Phyllis Logan (BAFTA winner, Downton Abbey)
Supporting cast members include Cristiana Dell’Anna, Beau Gadsdon, Urbano Barberini, Alessandro Fella, Gaia Scodellaro, and Alessandro Bedetti. Together they populate a Mediterranean tableau where gorgeous locations and simmering tensions collide.
Creative Team and Production Details
A Taste for Murder was created and written by Matt Baker (Patience, Professor T, Hotel Portofino). Director Jon Jones (Whitstable Pearl, Alex Rider) helms all six episodes, giving the series a single, cohesive visual style. Producing duties are led by Megan Ott (House of the Dragon), with executive producers Jo McGrath, Walter Iuzzolino, and Carolina Giammetta representing Eagle Eye Drama, and Robert Schildhouse, Stephen Nye, and Jess O’Riordan for BritBox.
The show was produced by Eagle Eye Drama in association with ITV Studios and was filmed on location across Croatia and Italy last year, using authentic Mediterranean settings to amplify both the beauty and menace of the storylines.
Visuals and Marketing
BritBox has released the official trailer along with new images and key art that emphasize the show’s contrast between sun-soaked scenery and the dark dramas playing out within it. The marketing leans into the sensory pull of Italian food — plates, markets, and kitchens — while hinting that every convivial scene may hide a secret.
Why It’s Worth Watching
A Taste for Murder combines the comfort of culinary storytelling with the procedural momentum of a six-episode mystery. Its unique hook — pairing each investigation with elements of Italian cuisine — promises a fresh angle for viewers who enjoy character-driven crime dramas set against evocative locales. With a strong lead duo, an experienced creative team, and on-location production values, the series aims to be both appetizing and suspenseful.
Where to Watch
All episodes of A Taste for Murder will be available exclusively on BritBox, beginning with the April 7 premiere. Expect a two-episode launch followed by weekly episode drops thereafter.